Riaan and Davy Russell win the Follow Us On Social Media Handicap Hurdle © Photo Healy Racing
Riann gave Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell a treble when easily landing the Follow Us On Social Media Handicap Hurdle at Cork.
The Philip Reynolds owned five-year-old had shown plenty of ability in three maidens prior to disappointing on his handicap debut at Sligo last time.
However, having appeared to lack the stamina for such a test, he looked much more comfortable back over 2m4f here.
Always towards the front end, Russell made his challenge going easily three out and led before the next.
He quickened clear of his rivals from that point and even a slightly awkward jump at the last wasn't enough to stop his momentum.
Lisa O'Neill said; "Davy gave him a lovely ride, he got straight up the inside and it opened up nicely for him. He probably didn't stay the last day but obviously proved he is worthy of his handicap mark and hopefully the handicapper isn't too hard on him now.
"Davy said he is maturing and said on the way to the start he felt like a different horse. He looks like a chaser in the making so it is lovely to get a win over hurdles."
Russell added: "I'm part of a huge team, Gordon makes my life very easy and we have been together for a long time. I've a lot of people to thank who have helped me along the way, including my wife and there are other people like physios also.
"I need all the help I can get at this stage and a lot of owners were also there for me so this is great."
Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes
